“License plate reader company pausing pilot programs with federal agencies” 27 August 2025​

Flock Safety, a company that makes automated license plate readers, has paused federal pilots amid concerns about how those camera systems are being used.

The company announced …that it has paused ongoing pilots with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations, saying the limited engagements were intended to help those agencies combat human trafficking and fentanyl distribution.

"I appreciate the sensitivities surrounding local and federal cooperation on law enforcement matters, and I understand that in order to allow communities to align with their laws and societal values, these definitions and product features are critical," said Flock Safety owner Garrett Langley. "As of last week, all ongoing federal pilots have been paused."

Flock cameras are deployed in more than 4,000 communities nationwide, including Liberty, where the police department has used 10 cameras for about two years…